Research Engineer - Electromechanical Design

Research Engineer - Electromechanical Design Summary

Salary : Competitive Team : Design and Development Location : United Kingdom - Malmesbury Office

About us

At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We are proud to be authentic, different and pioneers. We are driven by a desire to solve real problems and improve everyday lives with intuitive solutions that do more but use less. Family owned, we are not restricted by conventional thinking; we explore, discover and learn for ourselves. Never satisfied, we believe everything can always be made better.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Engineer to join the highly successful Motors and Power Systems team within the Research, Design and Development (RDD) department. Within this team the successful applicant will be working on the early stage research and development of our future Dyson Digital Motors (DDMs) and other intricate electromechanical assemblies, which may include battery packs, heaters and actuators, for example.

We are seeking candidates who are adept at both independent work and collaborative endeavours within multifunctional teams, showcasing exceptional team-working abilities. The ideal candidate should demonstrate adaptability and efficiency as a problem-solver, employing a flexible approach with meticulous attention to detail when required. Additionally, the ability to swiftly adapt to changing priorities and projects in dynamic research environments is highly valued.

Other responsibilities include:

Contribute significantly to shaping and refining new motors and power systems from their initial research phases to detailed development.

Innovate and create mechanical designs from scratch, moving from concept to practical demonstration, encompassing prototyping and rigorous testing. Ensure designs are optimized for large-scale production and automated/semi-automated assembly (DFM and DFA principles).

Devise inventive and technically robust solutions to intricate multi-physical challenges.

Leverage personal engineering expertise while collaborating closely with experts in various engineering domains.

Employ systems thinking and established design processes to efficiently generate and document design concepts. Support the definition of structure, detailed design, and validation of novel motors and power systems.

About you

A degree (2:1 or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, or combined Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Strong knowledge of physical "first principles" with ability to perform calculations to inform design direction, including basic tolerance stacks

Proficient in the use of CAD for component and assembly design (Siemens NX and Teamcener12 is an advantage, but training can be provided)

Experience in using ANSYS Workbench to perform finite element analysis is beneficial

Ability to solve complex problems in a logical manner

Performance related bonus

Discounts on Dyson machines

Purchase additional holidays

Lifestyle:

Free bus travel to and from Malmesbury campus from Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon

On-site parking

Endless free coffee and tea, and a free lunch

Free on-site hair salon

Electric vehicle scheme

Health:

Private Medical insurance for all employees

Employee Assistance Program for employee and dependents

Digital GP and prescription service

Fertility treatment support

On-site gym and sports centre

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don't think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.